Bachelor of Dental Assistance — study plan
Riyadh Elm University College of Pharmacy, Nursing and Applied Medical Sciences
- Credit hours
- 132
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 59
- Degree
- bachelor
The Bachelor of Dental Assistance study plan at Riyadh Elm University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 59 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 105ARAB | LANGUAGE SKILLS | 2 |
| 110BIO | BIOLOGY | 3 |
| 110BSC | BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATION | 1 |
| 110CHI | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND HEALTH INFORMATICS | 2 |
| 110PHYS | PHYSICS | 3 |
| 111ENGL | ENGLISH READING AND WRITING | 3 |
| 112ENGL | ENGLISH GRAMMAR AND SPEAKING | 3 |
Level 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 105ISLS | ISLAMIC CULTURE | 2 |
| 120AI | INTRODUCTION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | 2 |
| 120CHEM | CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| 120LRS | LEARNING AND RESEARCH SKILLS | 2 |
| 120PETH | PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICS | 1 |
| 123ENGL | ENGLISH ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS | 3 |
| 124ENGL | ENGLISH LANGUAGE - MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3 |
Level 3 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 210ANTPH | PRINCIPLES OF HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY | 4 |
| 210MIC | MICROBIOLOGY | 3 |
| 210PSY | PSYCHOLOGY | 2 |
| 213DAST | ORAL BIOLOGY | 1 |
| 215ENGL | ENGLISH ACADEMIC WRITING | 3 |
| 220BICH | BIOCHEMISTRY | 4 |
| 212DAST | INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL ASSISTING PROFESSION | 1 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 106ISLS | MEDICAL JURISPRUDENCE | 2 |
| 210BIOS | INTRODUCTION TO BIOSTATISTICS | 1 |
| 220ENTR | ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 2 |
| 221DAST | SOCIOLOGY | 1 |
| 229DAST | HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY FOR DENTAL ASSISTING | 3 |
| DAST211 | DENTAL MATERIALS I | 2 |
| DAST224 | DENTAL ANATOMY & HISTOLOGY | 2 |
| DAST227 | DENTAL CLINIC PROCEDURES I | 3 |
| DAST228 | NUTRITION SEMINAR | 1 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 311CARIO | CARIOLOGY | 1 |
| 318DAST | INFECTION & HAZARD CONTROL & MANAGEMENT | 2 |
| 226DAST | DENTAL MATERIALS II | 3 |
| 311DAST | INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL RADIOLOGY I | 3 |
| 312DAST | ORAL PATHOLOGY | 2 |
| 313DAST | DENTAL THERAPEUTICS | 1 |
| 316DAST | LOCAL ANESTHESIA IN DENTISTRY | 1 |
| 317DAST | DENTAL CLINIC PROCEDURES II | 5 |
Level 6 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 320CPR | EMERGENCY IN MEDICAL PRACTICE AND CPR | 2 |
| 321SRW | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND WRITING I | 1 |
| 321DAST | DENTAL RADIOLOGY II | 2 |
| 322DAST | OPERATING ROOM PROCEDURES | 2 |
| 323DAST | PROSTHODONTIC CLINIC PROCEDURE | 3 |
| 324DAST | OPERATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS CLINICS | 3 |
| 326DAST | DENTAL CLINIC PROCEDURES III | 3 |
Level 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 418DAST | ORTHODONTICS CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT | 3 |
| 411DAST | PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY FOR DENTAL ASSISTING | 2 |
| 412DAST | PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT | 3 |
| 414DAST | ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CLINICAL PROCEDURES FOR DENTAL ASSISTANT | 4 |
| 415DAST | LEGAL, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE SERVICES | 2 |
| 416DAST | IMPLANT DENTISTRY FOR DENTAL ASSISTING I | 1 |
| 417DAST | ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION I | 1 |
Level 8 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 422SRW | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND WRITING II | 2 |
| 428DAST | ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION II | 1 |
| 421DAST | GENERAL MEDICINE FOR DENTAL ASSISTING | 1 |
| 422DAST | DENTAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FOR DENTAL ASSISTING | 2 |
| 423DAST | CARE OF SPECIAL NEEDS PATIENTS | 1 |
| 424DAST | IMPLANT DENTISTRY FOR DENTAL ASSISTING II | 2 |
| 426DAST | GENERAL CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING | 5 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Dental Assistance
How many credit hours is Bachelor of Dental Assistance at Riyadh Elm University?
Bachelor of Dental Assistance at Riyadh Elm University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 59 courses.
How many years is Bachelor of Dental Assistance at Riyadh Elm University?
The study plan for Bachelor of Dental Assistance spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Bachelor of Dental Assistance award?
Bachelor of Dental Assistance at Riyadh Elm University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.
Is Bachelor of Dental Assistance offered at other universities?
Yes, Bachelor of Dental Assistance is offered at at least 1 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.